In light of the Grand Jury decision to not indict Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, Bahamas Honorary Consul in Chicago, Michael C. Fountain, stands with Bahamas Consul General in Atlanta, Randy E. Rolle, in advising Bahamians in their shared jurisdiction of the state of Missouri to avoid areas that are experiencing high tensions in the wake of this announcement. Protests have been held in several U.S. cities, including Chicago where Fountain is based and Atlanta where Rolle is based.
“American citizens have taken their frustrations to the streets in protest of the Grand Jury decision. Businesses have been destroyed, stores have been looted and there have been fires and shootings. Michael Brown’s parents have asked for peace. I agree with them and President Obama, who stated in his remarks on the decision, that we should be honoring their wishes. I am asking all Bahamians, no matter their geographic locale, to maintain the rule of law and to not put themselves in danger at this volatile time. I further appeal to all Bahamians to please be mindful in word and deed as these events unfold. As my colleague Consul General Rolle has stated, our offices are monitoring activities in the area and we ask that Bahamians avoid areas where protesters and rioters may gather.”
